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Ultimate Christmas Instrumental Solos for Strings: Cello Book & Online Audio/Software/PDF

Arr. various, ed. Bill Galliford

Level: 2--3

Item: 00-41521

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Alfred Music's Ultimate Christmas Instrumental Solos series offers a versatile selection of Christmas music for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, violin, viola, and cello. Each book contains carefully edited arrangements appropriate to each instrument, and well suited for level 2-3 students. Popular carols are presented both individually and in medleys and suites. "Celebration Medley" includes the cheerful classics "Hallelujah Chorus" and "Joy to the World." "Manger Medley" incorporates unique arrangements of "Away in a Manger" and "Silent Night." And "Carol Medley" features songs great for caroling, such as "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "The First Noel." Suites include "Themes from The Nutcracker Suite," which showcases the famous "Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy" and "March"; and "Folk Carol Suite," which contains the well-known "Coventry Carol (Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child)." These suites are especially adaptable, with movements or themes that can be played consecutively, as one large piece, or on their own---each section is conveniently printed on a single page and has its own separate track on the provided recording. The audio includes a fully orchestrated DEMO track of each song, which features a live instrumental solo performance, followed by a PLAY-ALONG track. Also included are PDFs of piano accompaniments, and Alfred's Tempo Changer Software.

Titles: A Holly Jolly Christmas * Believe (from The Polar Express) * Blue Christmas * Celebration Medley (Hallelujah Chorus * Joy to the World) * Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed the World) * Feliz Navidad * Frosty the Snowman * Gesu Bambino * Happy Xmas (War Is Over) * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Infant Holy, Infant Lowly * It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Jingle Bell Rock * Jingle Bells * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * The Little Drummer Boy * Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming * O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) * O Holy Night * Mary Did You Know? * My Grown-Up Christmas List * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Sleigh Ride * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Ukrainian Carol * Winter Wonderland * You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch * Themes from The Nutcracker Suite (Overture * March * Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy * Russian Dance (Trepak) * Waltz of the Flowers) * Angels Medley (Angels from the Realms of Glory * Angels We Have Heard on High) * Folk Carol Suite (I. Noël Nouvelet * II. Masters in This Hall * III. Coventry Carol (Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child) * IV. O Du Fröhliche/Echo Carol) * Carol Medley (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) * The First Noel) * Manger Medley (Away in a Manger (Cradle Song) * Away in a Manger * Silent Night).

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Series: Ultimate Instrumental Solos Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 60
ISBN10: 0-7390-9918-3
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-9918-6
UPC: 038081463803
SKU: 00-41521
Instrumentation: Cello

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Why we love this

This collection recognizes what string teachers already know: intermediate cellists need flexible Christmas repertoire that works for December concerts, community caroling, and solo recitals without requiring an ensemble. The medley and suite format is genuinely practical—each section prints on its own page with a matching track, so you can program pieces individually, combine them into longer works, or swap movements based on your ensemble's size and skill level.

What to expect

These arrangements balance accessibility with genuine musicality. You'll hear the warmth of familiar melodies supported by full orchestration, giving intermediate cellists the feeling of performing with an ensemble while building solo confidence. The suites move between contrasting sections with enough musical breathing room to keep performances fresh and engaging.

Who it's for

String students in grades 2-3 who are ready for solo opportunities and performing material beyond beginner repertoire. This book works equally well for cellists preparing recital pieces, participating in holiday concerts, or developing rhythm section confidence with recorded accompaniment.

How to get the most out of it

  • Start with the demo track to hear how each arrangement should sit musically, then move to the play-along version. The orchestration context will help cellists find their voice within the texture.
  • Because many of these carols are familiar to audiences, focus on clarity of phrasing and attention to dynamic shape rather than speed. Younger students often rush through well-known melodies.
  • Use the Tempo Changer Software to slow sections down during rehearsal if your students are learning an unfamiliar arrangement or building confidence with the accompaniment timing.

How to use it

Season your December concert with individual pieces from this book—a single carol here and there creates variety within a longer program and showcases different students without requiring ensemble coordination. The suites (especially the Nutcracker and Folk Carol selections) also work well as feature moments for advanced section players or as whole-group arrangements if you have enough cellists.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing with recorded accompaniment and matching ensemble timing
  • Phrasing and shaping familiar melodies with musical intent
  • Managing tempo consistency within medleys and multi-section suites
  • Reading notation within a solo context without relying on section colleagues

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